The ASX 200 has finished the session up just 8 points, held back by falls from telco & consumer-related stocks.

The ASX 200 has finished the session up just 3 points, with gains from the Materials and Healthcare sectors offset by losses from the Financial and Energy stocks.

The local sharemarket has started the week lower with the ASX200 breaking its streak of 8 successive sessions and falling 13 points or 0.2%. Weakness in financials and materials weighed on the broader market.

The local sharemarket has gained 1.6% over the week, adding to last week’s strong 1.8% improvement. The ASX 200 on Friday rose 10 points or 0.2% to 5,907.

The local sharemarket has managed to finish just a touch higher – capping off a seventh straight session of gains. The ASX 200 closed up 5 points or 0.10% to 5,896.

After recording five straight sessions of gains, the ASX 200 has today finished flat at 5,890 – having earlier broken above the 5,900 level.

The local share market has finished firmer again on Tuesday with the ASX 200 gaining 0.7% or 42 points to 5,889.

The local share market has made a strong start to the week with the ASX 200 up 36 points or 0.6% to 5,850.

Every sector finished firmer on Monday, helping the ASX 200 close up 0.6% or 32 points to 5,846 – its best level since early May.

US sharemarkets paused on Thursday following lacklustre quarterly earnings results from JPMorgan and Citigroup.US sharemarkets paused on Thursday following lacklustre quarterly earnings results from JPMorgan and Citigroup.

US sharemarkets rose on Wednesday, with key indexes hitting fresh record highs The Dow Jones rose by 42 points or 0.2%, the S&P 500 rose by 0.2% and the Nasdaq increased by 16 points higher or 0.3%.

The ASX 200 is up 0.7% in early trade, boosted by a positive lead from Wall Street where US stocks have again closed at fresh record highs.

US sharemarkets rose on Tuesday, with key indexes hitting record intra-day highs. Shares in Wal-Mart rose 4.5% after forecasting US online sales would rise by 40% next fiscal year while also announcing a $20 billion buyback plan.

The ASX 200 is trading in positive territory for a third straight session, up 8 points or 0.2% to 5,748.

US sharemarkets ended lower on Monday with the Columbus Day holiday trimming trading volumes. Declines in healthcare stocks were offset by gains in the technology sector. Investors are awaiting key economic data later in the week.

US sharemarkets ended flat on Friday. Employment fell for the first time in seven years, although hurricane activity affected the result. The Dow Jones fell by almost 2 points, the S&P 500 fell by 0.1% and the Nasdaq rose almost 5 points or 0.1%

US sharemarkets rose for an eighth consecutive day to fresh record highs on US budget and tax reform optimism. Technology stocks were strong performers.

US sharemarkets edged higher to fresh record highs on Wednesday supported by strong services sector economic data. US Treasury Secretary of State Rex Tillerson allayed market concerns that he considered resigning.

US sharemarkets rose to fresh record highs on Tuesday, buoyed by the continuing rally in technology stocks.

US sharemarkets rose to record highs on Monday. Investors were encouraged by solid manufacturing data and optimism around US President Trump’s tax reform plans.

US sharemarkets rose on Wednesday on hopes that the US President’s tax plan may be adopted, boosting economic activity .

The local share market is recovering from a two-session slump, with the ASX 200 up 0.1%. Gains from the banks & healthcare stocks are outweighing losses from the mining & energy sectors.

The ASX 200 is trading down 0.3% at mid-session with losses across the board. The Telco sector is the worst performer, falling 1.6%.

US sharemarkets ended lower. North Korea vowed to shoot down US planes as it stated that the two countries were at war. The US Government rejection the notion that the countries were at war.

The ASX 200 is trading down 0.1% at mid-session, held down by heavy falls in the telco & consumer discretionary sectors.

The local share market has kicked off the week in positive territory, boosted by gains in the financial, healthcare & energy sectors.

US sharemarkets ended flat as investors digested a raft of issues.The Dow Jones fell by almost 10 points or less than 0.1%. The S&P 500 rose by 2 points or 0.1%. The Nasdaq rose by 4 points or 0.1%. Over the week the Dow rose 0.4%, S&P 500 rose 0.1%.

US sharemarkets declined as investors assessed the impact of the Federal Reserve’s signal that it intends to raise interest rates later this year. Technology shares led the decline.

US sharemarkets fell sharply after the Federal Reserve decision but rebounded in late afternoon trade. Financials rose on expectations of another rate hike later in the year while utilities fell. The Dow Jones ended trade up 42 points to record highs.

The local share market has slumped in early trade, with the Utilities and Consumer Discretionary sectors the worst performers. The ASX 200 is trading at 5,667 points, down about 43 points.

The local share market is extending yesterday’s losses, held down by falls in the telco, materials and energy sectors. Investors are sitting on the sidelines, ahead of tomorrow’s US FOMC interest rate decision.

The local share market couldn’t hand on to early gains, finishing the session down 0.10% as investors sold off financial stocks.

The local share market has made a strong start to the week, with the ASX 200 closing up 0.4% or 25 points to 5,720.

The local share market came under pressure on Friday, after North Korea launched another missile over Japan. The index lost 43 points or 0.80% to 5,695. However, over the week, it rose 0.40% – helped by improvements in the financial sector.

The local share market is under pressure on Friday, after North Korea launched a missile over Japan this morning. The ASX 200 is down 34 points or 0.60% to 5,703.

The local share market is virtually unchanged, with gains from the banks & energy stocks offset by losses from the miners & healthcare stocks.

US sharemarkets posted modest gains on Tuesday. The telecom services sector and financials led the gains while utilities and real estate sectors fell. Shares in Apple fell by 0.4% in response to the release of the new iPhone X device.

The local share market has managed to extend yesterday’s gains, helped by improvements in the financial and materials sectors.

The banks are again helping to lift the local share market higher on Tuesday. The ASX 200 is up 42 points or 0.7% to 5,755.

The local share market is off to a strong start, supported by gains from the banks & healthcare stocks. The ASX 200 is up 33 points or 0.60% to 5,705.